2018 News Archive
Faculty Resources
January 29, 2020
Welcome to Fall!
October 11, 2019
This will be (another) exciting year for the Division of Undergraduate Education! Topping my list, of course, is our new campus leadership. Chancellor Cindy Larive is clear in her focus on the UC 2030 goals, four-year graduation rates, and reducing gaps.
David Draper Appointed Faculty Director of Undergraduate Honors
August 23, 2019
The Division of Undergraduate Education is pleased to announce the appointment of David Draper, as Faculty Director of the Undergraduate Honors Programs, effective July 1, 2019.
Marcia Ochoa Appointed Oakes College Interim Provost
July 9, 2019
The Division of Undergraduate Education announced the appointment of Marcia Ochoa as Oakes College interim provost, effective July 1.
Extra Mile Award Employee of the Month: Miriam Medina
July 9, 2019
Miriam was born and raised in Salinas, CA. Her family moved to Soledad, CA when she was around 15 years of age.
2019 Staff Appreciation Breakfast Recap
July 9, 2019
For the past five years, the Division of Undergraduate Education and Division of Global Engagement have held their annual staff appreciation breakfast after the rush of graduation.
Student Achievement Week
June 3, 2019
As graduation 2019 nears, UC Santa Cruz is taking the opportunity to recognize our students' accomplishments through Student Achievement Week, which takes place June 3-7.
Extra Mile Award Employee of the Month: Danny Rodriguez
April 8, 2019
Danny was born and raised in the Koreatown District of Los Angeles, CA. He is son to Rosa Rodriguez, a single mother, Salvadoran refugee, and resilient human being.
2018-19 STAR Awards
April 8, 2019
I invite faculty and staff across campus to nominate Undergraduate Education (UE) and Global Engagement (GE) employees for their outstanding work and achievements through the online Staff Appreciation and Recognition (STAR) Award form at https://star.ucsc.edu/.
Extra Mile Award Employee of the Month: Marina Glagolev
March 11, 2019
Marina grew up in a White Russian household surrounded by music and religion, and also with an acute sensibility for social justice.
Staff Engagement Survey Results
March 11, 2019
For the past three years, the Division of Undergraduate Education and the Division of Global Engagement has conducted a staff engagement survey to gauge how we are doing in the areas of career development, work engagement, relationship management, and work environment.
UC Santa Cruz continues to build a solid transfer and frosh applicant pool
January 16, 2019
As part of the strategy to increase transfer enrollment for fall 2019, UC Santa Cruz continued to accept transfer applications until Jan. 4. As of Jan. 7, the campus received more than 11,700 transfer applications, a 1.2% increase over the past year.
Extra Mile Award Nominee of the Month: Jesse Pikorz
January 16, 2019
Jesse Pikorz is an Evaluation Analyst at the Educational Partnership Center (EPC). He analyzes data from schools around the county, creating reports and managing the Center’s database, ultimately to help disadvantaged students succeed in postsecondary education.
Undergraduate Admissions Staff Member Elected to Staff Advisory Board
December 5, 2018
Monica Galvan, Senior Transfer Outreach Representative in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, was recently elected to the Staff Advisory Board (SAB).
What Does Ted Do?
October 5, 2018
The topic of the Undergraduate Education newsletter for this month is something that many of you have been wondering for several years: What does Ted actually do?
Extra Mile Award Nominee of the Month: Esteban Adame
October 5, 2018
Esteban attended San Gorgonio High School in San Bernardino, CA prior to arriving at UC Santa Cruz.
Academic Human Resources
August 10, 2018
While, hopefully, many of our colleagues in the Division of Undergraduate Education are enjoying some relaxing summer days, the Academic Human Resources (AHR) team is in full swing supporting the tremendous efforts happening in Summer Session, the Educational Partnership Center (EPC), Student Success, Global Engagement, and the Colleges.
Extra Mile Award Nominee of the Month: Lisa Pauken
July 6, 2018
Lisa Pauken has worked in Academic Human Resources (AHR) since September of 2016.
Staff Appreciation Breakfast
July 6, 2018
For the past four years, Undergraduate Education has held its annual staff appreciation breakfast after the rush of graduation.
Student Achievement Week
June 7, 2018
As graduation 2018 nears, UC Santa Cruz is taking the opportunity to recognize our students' accomplishments through Student Achievement Week, which takes place June 4-8.
Extra Mile Award Nominee of the Month: Joanne Madril
June 7, 2018
Joanne grew-up next-door to a UC in Southern California, which is why she chose to attend UC Davis (UCD). She graduated with a B.S. in Zoology.
Extra Mile Award Nominee of the Month: Magdalena Serrano
May 3, 2018
Magdalena Serrano has been an Academic Adviser at Merrill College since September 2014. On April 30th, she joined the Orientation Office as the Assistant Director of Orientation.
Sue Carter Appointed Rachel Carson College Provost
May 2, 2018
Announce the appointment of Sue Carter as Rachel Carson College Provost, effective July 1, 2018.
MESA Day and SIP
April 6, 2018
Sumo-wrestling robots, gliders turning to hit a target, functioning prosthetic arms, and chain reactions resulting in a ball catapult, were some of the student-engineered projects featured at UC Santa Cruz’ (UCSC) Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Day this March.
Extra Mile Award Nominee of the Month: Janet Reedy
April 6, 2018
Janet grew up in Southern California, and came to UC Santa Cruz as a Crown College student.
Extra Mile Award Nominee of the Month: Deena Pais
March 12, 2018
Deena Pais has been the College Academic Program Coordinator (CAPC) for Merrill College for the past two years.
New College Core!
March 12, 2018
Come fall 2018, all incoming frosh will enroll in a newly redesigned college Core course, Academic Literacy and Ethos, known collectively as “College 1.”
Extra Mile Award Nominee of the Month: Leona Rovegno
February 8, 2018
Leona Rovegno has been with UCSC for about 7 years as a Data Management Analyst in the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office (FASO).
Staff Engagement Survey Shows Continued Improvement
February 8, 2018
For the past two years, the Division of Undergraduate Education and Division of Global Engagement has conducted a staff engagement survey to gauge how we are doing in the areas of career development, work engagement, relationship management, and work environment.
Extra Mile Award Nominee of the Month: Kristyn Crouse
January 4, 2018
Kristyn is just beginning her time here at UCSC, having started right along with the incoming first-year students this past Fall 2017 quarter.
Summer Session Offers Unique Academic Opportunities
January 4, 2018
Summer Session 2018 courses are now available at summer.ucsc.edu, so when slugs think about winter, spring, and next fall, they can integrate the ~300 summer courses into their plans.
